The DRC is committed to the purpose of representing the interests and concerns of rural New Yorkers. The DRC fulfills this purpose by enabling rural Democrats to join together to speak on behalf of the concerns of rural people, to compel candidates and elected officials to address the concerns of rural people; and to build and strengthen the Democratic Party throughout rural New York. The DRC will strive to achieve electoral success as a means of achieving its ultimate goal, which is to enhance the economic prosperity and quality of life of rural New Yorkers.
Officers
Secretary: William Thickstun (Oneida) wthickstun@gmail.com
Board Members
Margaret Bartley (Essex) msbartley@me.com
Keith Batman (Cayuga) batman.keith@gmail.com
Jeanne Crane (Orleans) jeannecrane39@gmail.com
Kimberly Davis (Clinton) plattsburghrunner@gmail.com
William Hughes (Columbia) wchjrn@yahoo.com
James Mills (Putnam) jmills1006@aol.com
Michael Plitt (Genesee) michael.plitt@gmail.com
Thomas Schimmerling (Delaware) nytrialman@aol.com
Ted Young (Seneca) tyoung28@rochester.rr.com
DRC Standing Committees
Political Committee Chair: Tim Perfetti
Issues Committee Chair: Keith Batman
Communications and Outreach Committee Chair: Bill Thickstun
Bylaws Committee Chair: Darlene Baker
Finance and Audit Committee Chair: John Hurley
Nominating Committee Chair: Phil Jones (paj12147@gmail.com)
Conference Coordinator: Jane Dodds (jmdodds@aol.com)